Ingredients

2/3 cup dried sour cherries

1/4 cup kirsch

2 tablespoons sugar

2 to 3 drops almond extract

1/2 cup heavy cream

3 1/2 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 fresh loaves challah or large brioche (about 1 1/2 lb total), sliced 1/2 inch thick

• Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream
• Special equipment: a 2-inch round cookie cutter; 6 (5- to 6-oz) charlotte molds* or ramekins

Description

You Might Wonder Why We Freeze The Chocolate Filling For These Charlottes Before Baking Them. The Coldness Prevents The Chocolate From Overcooking In The Oven.

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